Sovereign Coffee grew into a multimillion-dollar business. Now, more is brewing
Sovereign Coffee is expanding to McAllen and Weslaco and adding its own bakery and roastery as the homegrown coffee company... Read more »
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Mission’s first Small Business Expo puts $25K on the line for local entrepreneurs
The free, full-day event will bring businesses, resources and an entrepreneur pitch competition to the Mission Event Center on Sept.... Read more »
Reynosa entrepreneur finds new growth in Korean corn dogs after closing hardware business
Norberto Cruz Johansen lost five major oil and gas customers, closed his hardware business, and turned to food trucks before... Read more »
New retail plaza planned along Griffin Parkway in Mission
The Plaza at Griffin would add nearly 5,900 square feet of new commercial space along one of Mission’s busiest retail... Read more »
Moots Café grew to seven locations. Now its owners are expanding beyond coffee
The entrepreneurs behind the Reynosa coffee chain are investing up to $114,000 in Brio Fresh Kitchen, a new health-focused restaurant.... Read more »
Valley business leaders share their playbook for competing against bigger companies at Mission chamber event
Leaders from Edwards Abstract and Title, Junior’s Supermarket, and Matt’s Building Materials shared how they compete, build networks, and stay... Read more »
7 Brew Coffee plans $1.25M drive-thru in McAllen
The 510-square-foot coffee stand is planned along North 10th Street, marking the drive-thru chain’s continued expansion across the Rio Grande... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities see sales tax gains through July 2026
McAllen led the Valley with $63 million in sales tax revenue through July, up 7.2%, while Edinburg bucked the regional... Read more »
Valvoline expands Valley footprint with sixth location — and more are coming
Velocity Auto Care has grown quickly since entering the Valley in 2025, most recently adding a Valvoline Instant Oil Change... Read more »
The Vitamin Shoppe plans second McAllen location
The health and wellness retailer plans a nearly 3,000-square-foot store along Expressway 83, according to a new state filing.... Read more »
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